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Mastrangelo Won 1st Place in Sculpture
Bobbi Mastrangelo won first prize for sculpture at the Osceola Center for the Arts 2009 Annual Juried Art Show in May. “The Essential Element” was selected for first prize from three of Bobbi’s entries. This miniature rotating sculpture packed a powerful message: “To globally conserve and protect our precious resource of water.” Fifty-three artists competed for top…
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“Grate Works” on Prestigious Florida Web Site
“Metropolitan Cover ” is the first of the fifteen images of my sculptures and prints featured in my portfolio. The web site, de-signed by Glenn Heino, displays members’ art from The Florida Chapter of The National Association of Women Artists. The National Association of Women Artists, founded in 1989, is the oldest professional women’s fine…
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Hazardous Waste Site
Bobbi Creating “Hazardous Waste Site” One of my most unique challenges was creating a “Hazardous Waste Site” visually warning viewers to protect our water supply. The “Outdoor Sculpture Now” exhibition on the grounds of The Islip Museum provided the perfect installation spot. I knew I could use the water supply cover from my ** Save…
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It’s All About Water
“It’s All About Water” Exhibited at The Smithtown Township Arts Council Members’ Forum Nov. 2008 The Mills Pond House Gallery 660 Route 25A St James, NY 11780 http://stacarts.org/ It’s All About Water (details) The subject matter is the perpetual water cycle and the protection of this most precious resource. Three equidistant panels of…
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Petite Papers for Hawaian Art Exhibit
Recently I created three petite works on hand made paper to be exhibited during the FDH Paper Makers Conference PAPER IN PARADISE · KONA, HAWAII October 23 – 26, 2008 Featured above is “BUFFALO WATER” based on an eight inch diameter water valve cover. The original cover was cast by a Buffalo Foundary, but believe…
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Vienna Sewers from “The Third Man Movie”
“I wonder what the sewers looked like in “The Third Man?” my friend Rosie asked. One of the most famous scenes in the classic 1949 movie takes place in Vienna’s underground – in the city’s sewers. Karin from The Third Man Museum was able to provide photos of the open and closed manhole covers and the stairwell to the underground that Harry Lime used in ‘The Third…
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National Post Card Week 2008 Dedication
“Don’t Go Soft on Terrorism” Bobbi Mastrangelo’s 2008 PC for NPCW is dedicated to those who lost their lives due to the 9/11 Terrorist Attack and to all the World Citizens fighting for freedom & justice. Read the story behind the creation of the sculpture-collage. Grate Thoughts » Blog Archive » “Don’t Go Soft…
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Wanted: Rubbings and Photos of Water Covers
My newest project will be based on water cover designs from around the world. And so dear viewers of my web site: I could really use your help. Please send me rubbings especially of the small covers from 3″ diameter to 8″ diameter. A photo of the cover in its environment and a detail photo will…
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If We Only Have Love, We Can Melt all the Guns
My Wish for 2008 is for Love, Understanding and Peace Among Nations of Our World. My husand Al and I sang “If We Only Have Love” with the Solivita “Guys and Dolls Chorus” in their December 2007 Concert. One verse from Jacques Brel’s “If We Only Have Love” brought to mind a recycling project I had read about a…
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Read About the Indian Ironworker
New York Manhole Covers, Forged Barefoot in India – The New York Times by Heather Timmons and J Adam Huggins. Published Nov. 26 2007. Read this article to gain insight into the production of the manhole covers we drive over or walk on. Pod Cast “From the ladles of Molten Metal” Vivid photos of the bare chested Indian…